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North-West Alps Grand Tour
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7 days·Sporty·Challenging

North-West Alps Grand Tour

Piedmont

A full week across the highest corners of NW Italy — ibex, glaciers and refuges.

1

Day 1

Cogne base

Arrive, easy Valnontey walk to acclimate.

Gran Paradiso National Park → Maps
2

Day 2

Gran Paradiso day hike

Rifugio Sella and back — ibex almost guaranteed.

Gran Paradiso National Park → Maps
3

Day 3

Transfer to Crissolo

Scenic drive across Piedmont, night at the foot of Monviso.

4

Day 4

Giro del Monviso day 1

Up to Rifugio Quintino Sella.

Giro del Monviso → Maps
5

Day 5

Giro del Monviso day 2

Cross into the French side, sleep at Refuge du Viso.

Giro del Monviso → Maps
6

Day 6

Giro del Monviso day 3

Close the loop back to Pian del Re.

Giro del Monviso → Maps
7

Day 7

Recover at Val di Mello

Flat meadow walk and cold pools before heading home.

Val di Mello → Maps